Description
Crispy Cheesy Chicken is the ultimate comfort dish, combining golden crunchy breading with gooey melted cheese for a meal that’s both hearty and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup regular breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In three separate bowls, place flour in one, whisk eggs in another, and mix panko, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into eggs, and press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken in the prepared dish and drizzle or spray lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast and return to oven until cheese melts.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use a wire rack over your baking dish to keep the chicken extra crispy.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Shred cheese from a block for smoother melting than pre-shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: crispy cheesy chicken, baked chicken recipe, chicken dinner, comfort food